It’s not clear whether or not animals will leave a location before an earthquake, but if all the golden-winged warblers fly away suddenly, it’s very possible that a dangerous tornado is in the near future. Back in April of 2014, there was a group of researchers who were tracking this group of birds located in Tennessee. It just so happened that these birds weren’t located in Tennessee anymore.
Once the researchers had checked their geolocators, they saw that these birds had flown to Florida and one that was in Cuba. A few days following this discovery, all the birds flew back to Tennessee after completing a 900-mile round trip. The researchers believe that it was low-frequency infrasound that they heard coming from the storms, which is something people are unable to hear.
Get Off the Road if You Ever See a Wall of Dust
If you’re driving in the southwestern states and see clouds of dust coming your way, you should make the safest attempt to get off the road as soon as you can. You’ll want to utilize your emergency brake and turn off your car’s lights because dust storms can cause terrible car accidents.
You may think it’s silly to turn off your lights when you’re parked, but the lights may indicate other drivers to go off the road towards you. If there isn’t an area for you to pull over, keep your lights on, drive slowly, and lay on the horn every once in a while.
Frogs Can Help Predict the Weather
Frogs are probably most famous for their croak, but have you ever heard them croaking more than what is considered normal? It may be a sign that it’s about to rain. A little rain won’t hurt the frogs or you and I, but it can ruin fun outdoor plans.
Frogs lay their eggs in the water, and when they are croaking, they are called out to potential mates. The water is a perfect area for baby frogs.
A Patch of J-Shaped Trees Is a Landslide Warning
Have you ever seen a patch of trees in a J shape, while hiking in the woods? You may have escaped a very dangerous situation since that’s a sign of an upcoming landslide. The ground is moving very slowly, which is what causes the trees to bend into this odd shape. If you love nature, I’m sure you’ve gone hiking more times than you can count on two hands. Have you ever seen a group of trees together that have grown to form in the shape of a J? If so, it’s very possible that you have missed the scary chance of finding yourself in a very dangerous situation.
The shape of these trees is a sign that there may be a landslide on its way. The ground is moving very slowly which has caused trees like these to form the way that they have. However, that is not the only sign that there will be or has been a landslide already. Have you ever noticed cracks in the sidewalk, dirt, or on roads? Those are more signs that the ground is moving. If there was a landslide in that area before there is a good chance there may be another one on the way. In most cases, landslides typically occur in sloped areas rather than flat areas.
When the Ocean Level Drops, Something Very Dangerous Is Coming
If you ever find yourself walking along the coasts of the Pacific Ocean, there are a couple of things that you should be aware of. If you notice that the ocean starts to recede, that’s a telltale sign that things may be about to get nasty. You don’t want to waste any time checking out the fish in the water or any of the scenery. You’ll be wanting to get out of there fast. Why? Because a tsunami is most likely on its way.
Tsunamis are basically when an earthquake happens underwater, which makes the water displace above it. When this happens, waves can move across the ocean faster than you can blink your eyes- 500 miles per hour to be exact. If you are on the ocean shore, keep your eyes peeled to see if you notice that ocean levels are dropping. While tsunamis typically occur in the Pacific, they can happen anywhere.